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March 29 solar eclipse: Don't miss the rare sunrise solar eclipse over North America tomorrow
By Jamie Carter last updated
A dramatic sunrise solar eclipse tomorrow (March 29) will be the first one visible in North America since April 2024. Here's how to get the best view of the partial eclipse before it ends.

Eclipse map: What will tomorrow's solar eclipse look like from your state?
By Jess Thomson last updated
A NASA map shows the regions across the Northern Hemisphere where tomorrow's partial solar eclipse will be visible, how much of the sun will be blocked out, and what time the eclipse will hit its peak.

Which states will see the solar eclipse tomorrow — and which will see a 'double sunrise'?
By Jamie Carter last updated
Tomorrow, March 29, North America will witness its first solar eclipse since April 2024. Here are the 13 states where you'll be able to see it.

What time does the solar eclipse start tomorrow?
By Jamie Carter last updated
Tomorrow (March 29, 2025), a deep partial solar eclipse will be seen at sunrise in North America and midmorning in Europe. Here's what time to watch the celestial spectacle unfold.

How to watch tomorrow's solar eclipse from anywhere on Earth
By Brandon Specktor last updated
A rare sunrise solar eclipse will be visible from 13 U.S. states tomorrow (March 29), as well as locations in Canada and Europe. Here's how to watch for free online, no matter where you are.

James Webb telescope zooms in on bizarre 'Einstein ring' caused by bending of the universe
By Jess Thomson published
The strange sight is actually two galaxies, with the light of the second warped around the one at the front as a result of its massive gravity.

James Webb telescope captures auroras on Neptune for first time ever
By Skyler Ware published
The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully detected auroras on Neptune for the first time ever, finishing a job that NASA's Voyager 2 probe began decades ago.

Auroras possible in a dozen US states tonight as 'coronal hole' unleashes particle storm on Earth
By Skyler Ware last updated
Auroras are possible over the U.S. tonight (March 25) as a "moderate" geomagnetic storm hits Earth.

James Webb telescope reveals 'cosmic tornado' in best detail ever — and finds part of it is not what it seems
By Jess Thomson published
The spectacular image shows a "cosmic tornado" being burped out from a baby star.

Elusive 'Blaze Star' nova could finally appear in our skies this week after multiple false alarms
By Harry Baker published
Skygazers have been waiting for over a year to see a recurrent nova that creates a temporary, super-bright star every 80 years or so. A new study suggests that it could finally happen this week — but nothing is certain.
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